Carlos Medina is a Graduate of Rutgers Newark and Rutgers Law School Newark. He is the President of a firm, with a long and rich history in New Jersey, Robinson Aerial, Inc., specializing in mapping and engineering.

An advocate for volunteerism, Mr. Medina also serves on various non-profit boards.

Mr. Medina serves as Founder and President of Modesto Foundation, April 2020 to Present

From January 2019 to March 2026, Mr. Medina served as President and CEO of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey (SHCCNJ), having served as Chairman since 2012. The SHCCNJ is the voice of the 119,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in New Jersey that contribute over $20 billion annually to the State’s economy. To raise awareness, and promote diversity in entrepreneurship, Mr. Medina regularly discusses issues important to the members of SHCCNJ and the business community, during appearances on various TV Networks including ABC 7, WWOR 9 and NJTV.

Mr. Medina serves as Corporate Board Member of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ.
In 2018/19 Mr. Medina acted as Executive Producer and Co-Host in resurrecting a defunct PBS/NJTV show. This year he is working on Season Seven of ¿Que Pasa NJ? as Executive Producer and Host. The show airs on PBS stations.

Mr. Medina has been recognized and received many awards for his achievements, community service and leadership. They include:

– Professional of the Year award from the Hispanic State Parade of New Jersey (a non-profit organization working to unify diverse communities and promoting cultural traditions and accomplishments) – 2006
– Outstanding MBE award, ANCHIN 2011
– LUPE Compadre Award In recognition of your volunteer service to the New Jersey Business Community and in particular we recognize your empowerment of Latina Entrepreneurs, October 2015
– Farleigh Dickinson University Puerta al Futuro Community Service Award, July 2015
– Friends of the HRIC Maria DeCastro Community Service Award In recognition of Community Service to Latinos in New Jersey , May 2015
– National Coalition of Latino Officers Community Service Award, June 2016
– Good Scout Award, Oct 2016, Boy Scouts of America 2016
– New Jersey State Governor’s Jefferson Awards – CFNJ Community Pillar Award 2017
– Illustrious Award – Institute for Latino Studies 2017
– SLA-LTPAG – Jose Marti’ Award 2019
– Redbulls Professional Soccer Team- 2021 Homegrown Hero Award – October 2021
– 2025 El Awards, an annual recognition presented by El Diario NY to honor outstanding Latino men in the tri-state area
– Grand Marshall Hispanic State Parade – October 2019
– Member of NJ Governor Murphy’s ReStart the Economy Task Force – March 2020 to present
– Member of NJ Governor Murphy’s Commission on Puerto Rico – June 2021 to 2024
– Redbulls Professional Soccer Team- 2021 Homegrown Hero Award – October 2021
– Commencement Speaker and Doctor of Humane Letters – Honoris Causa St Peter’s University, 2021
– Commencement Speaker and Doctor of Humane Letters – Honoris Causa, William Paterson University, 2022
– Univision Special Correspondent – 2020 to 2022
– Member NJ Transit Board of Directors – January 2023 to February 2026